06/08/2026
6/8 1:55P: As of around noon today, U.S. Department of Agriculture is confirming an official case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in a Gillespie County goat. Texas Animal Health Commission, Gillespie County - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Texas Department of State Health Services are lead agencies for statewide NWS response and are gathering more information about the confirmed case from the USDA.
FBGC Emergency Management and other City/County officials and agencies will be coordinating with state-led screwworm response teams. Additional information to follow.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County residents are encouraged to inspect pets and livestock diligently and report suspicious wounds or maggots immediately to the Texas Animal Health Commission. We will provide more tips and reminders this week of how the public can play a vital role in detection and prevention operations.
USDA Official Press Release:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-first-case-new-world-screwworm-dog-lea-county-new-mexico